This is a no nonsense, straightforward and evidence-based handbook to keep women active. Written with the aim of empowering women, it will help them to understand their bodies and advise them on how to deal with any exercise related health problems they come up against. No scientific language, easy to understand and light hearted at times with the aim of being reassuring and motivating too. Written by a GP who is passionate about exercise the advice will be relevant and practical creating a health book all women can relate to whatever their ability rather than a sports medicine manual for top class athletes.
It will cover the common women's health issues like menstruation, child birth, breast problems and the menopause but also focus on equally important topics like urinary incontinence, mental health, bowel problems, fatigue, skin problems and common injuries. A section on the benefits of exercise and the role of exercise in illness prevention will remind women why any problems they have are worth overcoming. There will be lots of advice about how to identify and manage these problems as well as guidance on when to see a health professional. Real life case studies of women who have overcome health problems and continued to exercise will show readers they are not suffering alone and provide an inspirational and informative example of how to tackle the issue.
To improve the health of the nation we need to get everyone moving and keep everyone moving. The Health Handbook for Active Women will do just that.